Correctional District Manager / Regional Operations Manager

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Regional Operations Manager (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC20

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at the Eastern Region Office in Greenville, NC.

This position will report directly to the Assistant Region Director and will assist in the management and supervision of the thirteen (13) prison facilities located in the Eastern Region.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Supervises subordinate region staff responsible for development and monitoring audits, inspections, and providing emergency assistance (escapes, insurrections, fires, deaths, etc.) and reviewing and assisting in disciplinary cases.
• Assists with changes in organizational structures, roles, staffing patterns, and scheduling based on input from facility heads and review of operations of the unit; major changes are reviewed and approved by the Region Director and Prison Administration.
• Provides regional assistance regarding training initiatives.
• Ensures that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and procedures are consistent with Division policies; may develop internal procedures to meet the needs or accomplish the goals of a specific facility.
• Monitors operations through on‑site inspections of facilities, monthly reports, and input from region staff; ensures quality and quantity of work through inspection of units and review of activities.
• Discusses problems with subordinates, giving guidance and counsel, and conducts staff disciplinary investigations.
• Conducts performance evaluations with subordinate region staff members and participates in the interview/selection process for promotions with significant input into selection.
• Conducts staff investigations and completes the final investigation report.
• Shows the capability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and can think clearly and act quickly and effectively during emergencies.
• Assists with the oversight of the Central Region Special Teams: Regional Intelligence Team, Regional Drug Interdiction Team, and Prison Emergency Response Team.
• Involves travel and may require overnight accommodations.
• Serves as part of the Regional Command Center when natural disasters or extreme inclement weather occur and is required to work longer than normal work hours.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $70,478.00 - $123,336.00

• Documented knowledge of offender custody and program management.
• Documented knowledge of departmental rules, policies and procedures concerning the custody, care, treatment, and training of offenders.
• Experience in supervising employees.

Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M.

The Night Before the End Date.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

To be considered for a Correctional Regional Operations Manager position, ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of supervisory, administrative, or consultative experience in Corrections or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.